Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

This subject resonates in all constituencies, not only Limerick. I am glad, however, that we are debating measures to address the problems obtaining in that city.

A plethora of legislation remains on our agenda which has not been progressed for the past two years. The previous Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform was famous for proposing legislation to combat lawlessness and disorder. He spoke about legislating on a daily basis and even introduced several Bills.

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